Chief of Colorectal Surgery
Job in
Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York, 11901, USA
Listed on 2026-10-21
Listing for:
Northwell Health
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-21
Job specializations:
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Doctor/Physician
Surgeon, Chief Medical Officer / Medical Director, Healthcare Consultant, Medical Doctor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Northwell Health is seeking a full-time Chief of Colorectal Surgery at Peconic Bay Medical Center to establish and lead a Colorectal Surgery program serving Long Island's East End. This exceptional opportunity involves overseeing a collaborative environment with experienced surgical colleagues and advanced practice providers while maintaining an active clinical practice. The successful candidate will drive program development, quality initiatives, and strategic growth across the health system.
Practice Info
- Eastern Hub of Northwell, the largest healthcare organization in New York State
- Non-for-profit 200-bed community hospital serving 250,000+ residents of the Riverhead area, Eastern Central Suffolk County, and Long Island's East End
- Features the award-winning Kanas Center for Advanced Surgery with seven state-of-the-art surgical suites and the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for the development and clinical direction of the Colorectal Surgery program
- Maintain an active clinical practice, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques
- Build referral relationships with primary care and gastroenterology colleagues across the North Fork region
- Lead initiatives focused on quality, patient safety, operational excellence, and program development
- Advance departmental growth through strategic planning, recruitment, and service line expansion
- Partner with hospital and system leadership on administrative, financial, and operational priorities
- Promote a culture of professionalism, teamwork, diversity, and physician engagement
Shift & Schedule
- Full-time
Qualifications
- Previous leadership experience is preferred
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
- Board Certification in General Surgery required
- Extensive experience and specialization in colorectal surgery
- Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of New York
- Demonstrated leadership experience within an academic or clinically integrated health system environment
- A proven track record of clinical excellence, physician engagement, and program growth
- Experience with laparoscopic and/or robotic colorectal surgery preferred
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